Configuring Your Router - Gateway Profile Profile 5 User Manual

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For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the
router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem.

Configuring your router

After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your
router using your Web browser. For these instructions, we assume that you are using the
router to connect your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through
an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP server.
Important
To configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router:
1
From one of the computers connected to the network, open your Web browser, type
http://192.168.1.1
2
When prompted for a username and password, leave the username box empty and
type
admin
3
Enter the following values in the appropriate fields:
■
Router Name
in these fields and, if so, what entries are required. Normally, leaving the fields
blank will work.
■ LAN IP Address
■ WAN IP Address
on, click
click
Specify an IP Address
4
When you are finished entering information on the Setup page, click
5
Click the
DHCP
6
Click the
Enable
7
Press the reset button on your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. Your
network should be running. Go to
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The following configuration information applies to the Linksys
EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. For any other brand or model of router,
see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the
router or be available from the manufacturer's Web site.
in the browser's address box, then press E
in the password box, then click
and
Domain Name
- We recommend that you accept the defaults.
- If your ISP assigns you a different IP address each time you log
Obtain an IP Address Automatically
, then type the values provided by your ISP.
tab on the top of the screen.
checkbox, then click
www.gateway.com
. The Setup page opens.
OK
- Check with your ISP to see if entries are required
. If your ISP requires a fixed IP address,
.
Apply
"Testing your network" on page
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.
NTER
.
Apply
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